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WRYNECK

/ˈɹaɪnɛk/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

W 4/4
R 1/1
Y 4/3
N 1/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5

Definition of WRYNECK

noun

Either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis, of the Old World, that turn their heads almost 180 degrees when foraging.

noun

A twisted or distorted neck; a deformity in which the neck is drawn to one side by a rigid contraction of one of the muscles; torticollis.

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
20
points

Is WRYNECK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, WRYNECK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WRYNECK earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 69 points total.

Letter Values for WRYNECK

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter wryneck Total
Scrabble 4141135 19
WWF 4132145 20

How to Use WRYNECK in Word Games

WRYNECK is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since WRYNECK uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 69 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WRYNECK to find 43 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WRYNECK

What does WRYNECK mean?
WRYNECK is a noun. Either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis, of the Old World, that turn their heads almost 180 degrees when foraging.
Is WRYNECK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WRYNECK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WRYNECK worth in Scrabble?
WRYNECK is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WRYNECK?
You can make 43 words from the letters in WRYNECK. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WRYNECK?
Synonyms of WRYNECK include: mackerel bird. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.